Red wine has nutrients that can assist in losing weight, but there is negative qualities to it as well. Red wine is full of empty calories, just like soda. However, it also contains modest amounts of the chemical resveratrol, which researchers believe plays a large part in maintaining a healthy diet. A University in England studied the effects of resveratrol on the human body, and has come to the understanding that the chemical may be used as a dietary supplement someday. Resveratrol works in conjunction with a gene in the human body that helps promote longevity, which spells good health, if not weight loss. High levels of resveratrol can be found in red wine, but even if you drink healthy amounts daily, it’s not going to make a difference in your weight.

The immediate answer many supply to this conundrum is: drink more wine! Nutrition scientists and researchers will eventually find a way to isolate resveratrol in order to provide a safer alternative. This will deliver the health benefits of red wine without drinking inappropriate amounts of alcohol. If you enjoy one or two glasses a day, you’ll be fine, it’s still good for you.

Other myths about wine include the old saying that wine aids in digestion by breaking down your food more effectively. As a wine drinker, you’ve probably heard several different versions of this. In fact, wine doesn’t help your digestion at all! Furthermore, wine consumption during meals, actually takes nutrients from the body. Enzymes and acids in your stomach actively break down your food to deliver nutrients and vitamins to the rest of your body. This is one reason why smart wine drinkers usually take their wine, or cocktails, before or after dinner.

The calories in wine compared to other cocktails are a breeze. The average glass of red wine has about 70 to 100 calories. A smooth cocktail, or dessert drink can have anywhere from 200 to over 400 calories. The occasional Mudslide is just one of many guilty pleasures. In truth, while sweet cocktails are lovely, they should be treated like any other “sweet” thing, it’s a treat. A healthy diet should include minimal amounts of desserts and treats. In terms of wine consumption, one glass a day for women, two for men, is considered part of a healthy diet. If possible, change your drinking habits to consume wine a couple hours after you’ve eaten, this way your body absorbs all the nutrients during your meal.

The following article was contribute by ours friends at NapaWinetours.com. From wine tasting advice, to reviews of the best wineries in Napa Valley, Napa Wine Tours has it all.

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